Chamberlain in Brule County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

World's Only Corn Palace - Mitchell

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2018

1. World's Only Corn Palace - Mitchell Marker

Inscription. Mitchell is home to the World's Only Corn Palace. It was originally constructed in 1892 to celebrate the harvest and stimulate the economic growth of the community. Today, visitors still enjoy celebrations at the Corn Palace and continue to see the annually changing murals made of corn, sorghum, milo and native grasses.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 43° 47.167′ N, 99° 20.35′ W. Marker was in Chamberlain, South Dakota, in Brule County. It was on I-90 E, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Chamberlain SD 57325, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in East River.

It was also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Purple Heart Memorial Highway (a few steps from this marker); Sojourn at Camp Pleasant (within shouting distance of this marker); Construction (within shouting distance of this marker); Artist Statement (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis & Clark Memorial Bridge at Chamberlain

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(about 300 feet away); Language, Contributions, Regional Tribes (about 300 feet away); Dignity (about 400 feet away); Lewis and Clark Bicentennial 1804-2004 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chamberlain.

Other markers no longer nearby. State Capitol - Pierre (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Mount Rushmore National Memorial (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Making & Meaning of Dignity (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2018

2. World's Only Corn Palace - Mitchell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on September 8, 2025, by Susan Van Den Bosch of Almond, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.